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Examines the political situation in post-Soviet Georgia. Its current president-in-exile Zviad Gamsakhurdia; His human-rights background; His ousting; His opponents in the military, Dzhaba Ioseliani and Tengiz Kitovani; Gamsakhurdia's efforts to regain control of the country; The problem of minorities.

Reports on developments related to politics in Georgia as of September 1996. Includes Senator Paul Coverdell's possible Senate Leadership position; Speculation on state Governor Zell Miller's plans to run for Senate in 1998; State Democrat's support for President Bill Clinton's reelection.

Presents information on Hinesville, Georgia. Background information on Hinesville's community growth over the years; Discussion on Fort Stewart; Statistical information on Liberty County population. INSET: Fort Stewart by the numbers..

Reports that the Justice Department last week made an unprecedented move to abolish Georgia's procedures for electing judges, charging that the system is biased in using districts so large that blacks find it nearly impossible to prevail. Unless overturned, will bar 48 incumbent Georgia jurists from seeking re-election.

Details current restiveness in the Soviet republic of Georgia, largely instigated by President Zviad Gamsakhurdia, who calls his former prime minister `a liar and a criminal,' and whose people have taken to the streets to demand his resignation.Gamsakhurdia's credible imitation of a dictator; New legislation; Economic treadmill; Selling himself anew to the Georgian people.

Reports that the Democratic lock on Georgia is a thing of the past, and Republicans have a real chance to take control of the state's congressional delegation in November 1994. Hopes to oust Democratic Gov. Zell Miller and give the state its first Republican governor since 1872; Comments by state Democratic political director Andy Maddox; Candidates including Bob Barr, Brenda Fitzgerald, and George `Buddy' Darden; Reasons for GOP success in Georgia.

Describes the current situation in Soviet Georgia where forces loyal to Georgian President Zviad Gamsakhurdia fight against opposition leaders, who use the television stations they have seized to denounce Gamsakhurdia as a dictator. The president's overwhelming support in May's election, followed by a jailing of rivals and critics; Economic and political paralysis grips the republic; Sharp differences of opinion. INSET: Life among the rebel fighters, by M.G..

Looks at the United States Senate race between Max Cleland and Guy Millner in Georgia. Millner's efforts to label Cleland as liberal; Poll results showing Cleland ahead; Cleland's success in seizing the middle ground, running on non-Democratic issues; Cleland as a Vietnam War amputee and hero; Millner expected to outspend Cleland.

The article offers political news briefs in Georgia as of May 1, 2015. Topics include the failure by supporters of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to pass the bill in this year's round of the General Assembly, the passage of the Opportunity School District bill, which create a mechanism for failing local schools to be taken over by the state, and former state Attorney General Mike Bowers's investigation of the corruption in DeKalb County under chief executive officer Lee May.

Focuses on the politics and government in the Republic of Georgia. Declaration of independence from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Success of the first democratic presidential elections; Controversies surrounding the leadership of President Zviad Gamsakhurdia.

Reports on the Senate election race between Libertarians, Democrats and Republicans in Georgia. Winning of Senate seat by Libertarian Party member Jim Hudson over Democratic incumbent Wyche Fowler and his Republican challenger Paul Coverdell; Competition between Libertarian Jack Cashin and Republican Guy Millner.

Analyzes the 1992 Senate elections in Georgia, survey congressional redistricting in that state, and looks at the most significant House contest in that state's new districts. The Senate contest between incumbent Democratic Sen. Wyche Fowler Jr.and former Republican Sen. Paul Coverdell; House vacancies in the 1st, 9th and 10th Districts, caused by House Democrats not seeking re-election; House contests in the 2nd, 4th and 11th Districts.

Reports on the victory of Black Democrat Representatives Cynthia McKinney and Sanford Bishop in the primary election in the newly drawn Georgia congressional district. US Supreme Court ruling that reshaped the two Democrats' districts; Campaign strategies; Implications for the fall elections.

Profiles Michael Bowers, former attorney general of the Georgia Department of Law. Plans of running for governor; Reputation as an attorney general; Crusades against law violators; Political bloopers; Rumors on defection plans from the Democratic Party; Republican Party's interest in recruiting him; Philosophy toward party switching; Political qualities; Rival candidates for governor of Georgia.

Opinion. Discusses politics in Georgia, while comparing the Atlanta Falcons football team and the Georgia Republican Party (GOP). Similarities observed in the performance of the GOP and the Atlanta Falcons team; Information on the gubernatorial elections in Georgia; Details on advertisements run by the Georgia Lottery Corporation.

Focuses on the electoral process in the state of Georgia. Influence of candidate appearances on voters in the presidential race than did the official debates; Democrats' control of state politics in Georgia; Issue over the Confederate emblem on the state flag.

Reports on the factors blamed for the declining popularity of the Republican Party in Georgia. Death of Senator Paul Coverdell; Duplicity of Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the United States House of Representatives; Guy Millner's use of money politics.

Presents news items related to politics in Georgia as of August 2000. Appointment of Zell Miller to succeed Paul Coverdell as United States Senator; Availability of the book `And They Call Them Games'; Topics of interest to the business community.

Comments on the declining significance partisan politics in Georgia and the increasing classification of Republicans and Democrats as either supporters or opponents of state Governor Roy Barnes. Complexity of contemporary politics in the state; Issues dividing those for or against Barnes.

Discusses the decline of the Republicans in Georgian politics, and of Georgians in national politics. Defeat of the Republicans in 1988 gubernatorial election; Changes wrought since then; Dearth of active Georgian politicians on the national stage; Turn of Georgia state government from social conservatism to social moderation.

Reports on developments related to politics in Georgia as of October 1999. Complaint of Bobby Kahn, chief of staff for Governor Roy Barnes about the non-participation of fellow Republican Linda Schrenko in school safety meetings; Amount of cash raised by Texas Governor George W. Bush in Georgia; Recommendation for Seventh District representative Bob Barr to run for president.

Looks at the political prospects of the Georgia Republican Party for the 1999 to 2000 agenda. Election of a chairman in the May 1999 state convention in Augusta; Lack of prospects for the governor post in Georgia; Challenges faced by Republican's in year 2000.

Focuses on people who make up the political structure in Georgia. Includes Gaily Sexton; Mike Jablonski; Bert Lance.

Highlights developments concerning politics in Georgia. Initiatives on state public school system by State School Superintendent Linda Schrenko; Buckner Melton's plans of renewing his political career; First district United States Representative Jack Kingston's views on difference between state and national legislative bodies.

Compares the performance of the Atlanta Falcons football team to politics in Georgia. Information on the election campaign of Guy Millner; Details on the television campaign of Senator Paul Coverdell; Reference to the performance of the Atlanta Falcons for the 1998-99 National Football League (NFL) season.

Speculates on the impact of the sexual scandal involving United States President Bill Clinton, and former US White House intern Monica Lewinsky on support for Democratic candidates, with reference to the election of a governor in Georgia. Identification of the two candidates in the race for Georgia's governor; Beliefs of Rusty Paul, chairman of the Grand Old Party; Prediction made by Paul; How the scandal will affect other Democrats vying for public office.

Reports on failed efforts to redraw the congressional district map of Georgia. Referral of the problem to a federal judge panel; Constitutional infirmity of 11th District held by a black representative.

Reports that contests for four open House seats in Georgia took shape with passage of the May 1, 1992 candidate filing deadline. Details races in Georgia's 1st, 4th, 9th and newly established black-majority 11th District. The retirement of Rep. Lindsay Thomas in the 1st District; More.

Notes that the Georgia state legislature, responding to Justice Department objections that an earlier Georgia redistricting plan diluted minority voting strenght, approved a new map on February 27, 1992, that would increase the black population in southwestern Georgia's 2nd District. Objections from a number of black legislators; Current incumbents in the 2nd, 5th and 11th Districts; Redistricting news from Pennsylvania, Colrado, California and Mississippi; More.

Reports on three Georgia state senators' reactions when `Dixie' was sung in the Senate chamber.

Looks at politics in Georgia. Information on Senator Paul Coverdell's fund raising campaign; Who former Dekalb County District Attorney, Bob Wilson, hopes to challenge in the 1998 election; Information on Atlanta's economy; Claims that the state Board of Medical Examiners has a backlog of more than 100 cases.

Focuses on developments related to politics in and around Georgia, current as of May 1997. Includes short list of possible successor of departing state attorney general Mike Bowers; Democratic contributors' efforts to convince Sam Nunn to run for governor; Plans of lottery officials to go into cyberspace to attract new players.

Reports on political developments in Georgia as of April 1997. Decision of cookie tycoon Michael Coles to challenge Paul Coverdell for a seat in the US Senate in 1998; Start of the search for a chairman for the state Democratic Party to replace John Blackmon; Possibility of replacing Newt Gingrich as the House Speaker.

Reports on developments in the political scene in Georgia, as of March 1997. Includes a list of candidates for top political positions; Change in Lieutenant Governor Pierre Howard's campaign; Controversy regarding legislation on higher emission testing fee in Atlanta; Contradiction of Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell's report on the decreasing crime rate.

Presents developments concerning politics and government in Georgia as of February 1997. House Speaker Newt Gingrich's efforts to get state and federal officials and environmentalists to agree on water supply control in Alabama, Florida and Georgia; Georgia Senate Minority Leader Chuck Clay as the odds-on leader for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.

Comments on the changes in Georgia's politics and state government as of January 1997. Realization by politicians that the important issues are not related to party affiliations; Formation of hidden coalitions; Welfare reform; Representation of different sectors in the legislative bodies.

Presents news items related to politics in Georgia. Includes Governor Zell Miller's plan to keep his position until January 1999; Contributions from the insurance industry for David Shafer's campaign for secretary of state; Billy Payne's need for public relations people; Decision of the Transportation Board to remove minority-preference quotas from state highway contracts.

Presents various news briefs relating to politics in Georgia, as of July 1998. Appointment of Lauren McDonald to the Public Service Commission by Governor Zell Miller; Possibility that former United States senator Wyche Fowler Jr. may replace Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell; Information on other related issues.

Opinion. Focuses on political science in Georgia, United States. Discussion on who will succeed Governor Zell Miller following his retirement in 1998; Speculation on who is likely to be the lieutenant governor.

Presents news briefs as they relate to political issues in Georgia. Reference to the plans of Frank Stronach to gain approval for a horse-racing track and amusement center he wants to build in the Atlanta area; Details on the targeting of 8th District Republicans Saxby Chambliss and Charlie Norwood for defeat in 1998 elections.

Presents a review of the craziness of Georgia politics. Resignation of Attorney General Mike Bowers to raise money for his gubernatorial campaign to run for governor; How Bowers was treated after confessing about his extramarital affair; Democratic Secretary of State Lewis Massey's emergence as front-runner for governor; Surprise at Howard's decision on August 4, 1997, to get out of the governor race; Why the future seems optimistic for Georgia Republicans.

Presents information about Georgia politics. Persuasion of Johnny Isakson to run for governor again in 1998; Appointment of Cathy Cox as assistant secretary of state; What will be the centerpieces of Attorney General Thurbert Baker's 1998 election campaign.

Reports on a number of political issues in Georgia. Information on Mike Bower's campaign for governor after his confession of an adulterous affair; Discussion on the primary contest for Republican (GOP) candidates; Why former UGA football coach Ray Goff is considering challenging 2nd district race; Details on Georgia Governor Zell Miller's offer of another United States job.